So far i really like this, it is what I was hoping someone would do. (try to make the phoenix curve to make the shape of the globe. I don't love the colors.
#51 is a little too fluffy I am not sure I am liking the addition of any people or symbols that represent people. (i was at first but its hard to do without adding lots of dots.
Still liking this one the best,(#93) I am wondering if you could still do a few things. I am wondering if you can change the head a bit. . . making it a little more fierce looking or slightly more masculine http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs6/i/2005/094/4/6/Pheonix_head_by_Abydell.jpg is an example of a head we like. Also wondering if you could off-set the two wings a tad. Meaning, take the top one and pull it back a bit, make the bottom one (or right one) a little more wrapped around the sphere. Also maybe add a slight (but not obvious) claw like shape to the wings. Maybe even bring another recessed area on the left part of the wing (bottom) so that it looks like the right wing has a section that ends on the front of the sphere and not fully wrapping around it. This could end up making it look slightly more like a globe but still resemble a bird. Thanks Looking good! not sure these comments make sense or not but let me know.
Entry #93 : Would it also be possible to try a version that has a slightly different tail? One that is not a pointy devil tail, but more like a bird (2 or 3 feather shapes that taper down ) I realize I am asking a lot
I am sorry for the late response. I have update entry #93 based on your directions. I struggle with my english, so if the updates go in the wrong directions, please let me know.
Good idea, lets start with the tail: focusing on Entry #93 - IF you count the number of silver pieces there are 5 which doesn't make sense because the gold section is 3 sections(actually one piece with only two spaces creating three shapes that should wrap around the back)
In other words, there should really only be three silver strips coming around the back if that shape was the same shape. The tail would be the middle shape, and the two wings would be the other two shapes creating three total .. Lets pretend that I took your 3D Symbol (#93) and flattened it out into a 2D shape and made it black. It would look like the image on the left of this screenshot: http://screencast.com/t/ypoEmBCwR ,
See I have created two shapes, the one on the left represents a 2D flattened version of your shape seen in #93, The one on the right shows what shape I would like to see but curved around in a sphere-like fashion as you have done.
One more note #93 - The entire thing needs simplified. If you look at Entry #115, (the one currently in close 2nd) it is much cleaner, more simple - It would translate more easily into an embroidery or a print / vinyl sign etc. It is the natural best choice, but your entry #93 is the closest to my original desire for a logo - it just needs to be cleaned up and simplified. Start with my previous suggestions so that there are less sliver pieces (3 instead of 5) and hopefully that will help.
#129 is okay, the tail is too thick, in comparison to the wings, and they are still too sloppy. Simplify the tail even more make sure the tail is thinner. Its okay to try the tail with one piece instead of three .